Chennai: The Tamil Nadu government has announced the withdrawal of all criminal cases registered against farmers and teachers who participated in peaceful protests between May 2021 and April 2026 in support of their livelihood, rights and other legitimate demands. Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay announced the decision in the Legislative Assembly under Rule 110, describing.
New Delhi: The Tamil Nadu government has approached the Supreme Court challenging the Madras High Court’s order setting aside its decision to grant compassionate appointments to the families of those who died in the September 2025 Karur stampede. The state government has filed a Special Leave Petition (SLP) against the judgment delivered by the Madurai.
Chennai: Tamil Nadu government’s Metropolitan Transport Corporation (MTC) will deploy 41 additional special buses for school students across Chennai from Monday (July 13), significantly expanding dedicated transport services aimed at reducing overcrowding on regular buses and ensuring safer, more comfortable travel during peak school hours. Total dedicated school buses rise to 66 With the latest.
New Delhi: The Tamil Nadu government has moved the Supreme Court challenging the Madras High Court’s order directing the immediate enforcement of a statewide ban on cow slaughter by implementing a 1976 Government Order. The special leave petition (SLP), filed by the Secretary to the Government, Animal Husbandry Department, is presently under the apex court’s.
Chennai: The Tamil Nadu government has withdrawn tenders floated to appoint consultancy firms for preparing detailed feasibility reports (DFRs) on municipal solid waste collection and transportation under the public-private partnership (PPP) model in 12 municipal corporations, following criticism that the move signalled a fresh push towards privatisation. Government Clarifies Purpose of Withdrawn Tenders The tenders,.
Tamil Nadu’s political landscape witnessed a fresh twist on Tuesday after CPI(M) state secretary P. Shanmugam indicated that the party may reconsider its support to the ruling (TVK) government if it moves ahead with plans to include the rebel faction of the AIADMK in the Cabinet. CPI(M) Says Support To TVK Was Given To Prevent.
“The Tamil Nadu government will move the Supreme Court to challenge the Madras High Court’s order allowing lighting of lamps at Thirupparankundram hill, citing legal and administrative concerns.”
The Tamil Nadu government on Sunday announced a cash assistance of Rs 3,000 for all rice ration card–holding families as part of the Pongal festival celebrations.
Heavy rain continues to batter in several isolated areas in Tamil Nadu, bringing the residents to halt and major services disrupted due to incessant rain on Saturday. Earlier, Several areas of Chennai recorded extremely heavy rainfall until 8:30 a.m. on Thursday. Kathivakkam and Manali registered 23 cm and 21 cm of rainfall, respectively, while Cholavaram.
